Career Guide

flexWorkLife.my aims to build a network of employers who are committed to creating an enabling environment to optimise work-life integration and enhance employee engagement.

A joint collaboration between TalentCorp and the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, flexWorkLife.my contains a repository of best practices and case studies on flexible work arrangements and work-life practices. The portal also connects employers to job seekers who prefer to opt for flexibility at work.

Join the flexWorkLife.my network

Employers

• Share best practices on flexible work arrangements and work-life practices

• Get practical tips and guidance from Diversity Advocates

• Learn from employers with best practices and success stories

• Advertise jobs with flexible arrangements, at no charge!

• Apply for tax incentives to retrain women who return from a career break

flexWorkLife “Diversity Advocates” are experienced HR practitioners who believe in work-life integration as an effective human capital strategy to attract and retain talent.

They have experience leading HR teams in organisations which practise flexible work arrangements, resulting in a more productive and engaged workforce.

With the support from their organisations, they spend time with other employers in the flexWorkLife network to share practical tips and guidance on the implementation of flexible work arrangements and work-life practices.

Shankar sharing his experience on Dell Connected Workplace

Read more about diversity advocates on flexWorkLife.my

Return to work programmes

"BACK2WORK @PwC"

TheBack2Work Programme is an initiative under PwC’sWork Life Plus Programme aimed at helping
professional women rejoin the world of work.

Experience required:
■ Qualified accountants with three years experience or more
■ Away from the accounting profession for not more than three years
■ Relevant working experience in professional services firms

WE GET YOU BACK ON TRACK
Technical training in the form of audit methodology and updates on accounting standards will be provided.

FLEXIBILITY WORKS

Johanna Ramli, senior manager, Assurance, PwC

Johanna is mother to a toddler and is on a flexible work arrangement. She says “A number of nay sayers have the impression that this arrangement is no realistic for someone who is client facing like me... I ensure that my portfolio of clients is able to fit a three-day week schedule and that the people I work with are aware of my work arrangements. However, given that I’m in client service,there will be unavoidable circumstances which will require me to work on my off days. In such situations, I’m happy to compromise and reschedule my off days.”

"RETURNING TO WORK @ ACCENTURE"

Accenture has various initiatives to ensure consultants are able to transition back in the workforce with ease.They provide career guidance and support for finding ideal re-entry roles. Accenture recognises th eunique needs of consultants i nthe workplace by providing flexible work arrangements and a range of work-life programmes that encourage balance between work and personal priorities.

“I started my career in Accenture in 1994 and after 12 years, I decided to leave the company to fully dedicate my time to being a mother of three kids. After taking a two-year career break, I was offered an opportunity to return to Accenture as the Asia Pacific client resourcing liaison. I was very fortunate to have the support of my colleagues and family during my transition back to work. Technology also made it easier for me to have flexibility in my work and enables me to work from home or any location.”